Staff Nurse RN (1.0 FTE) - Oncology-Cancer Center

SUMMARY:

Hennepin Healthcare is hiring a Staff Nurse to join our Oncology department in downtown Minneapolis. This position is a full-time position and will work day shift (1.0 FTE: 5 days/week, 8 hour shifts).

***This position is currently Monday-Friday day hours but may expand to include evenings and weekends as we grow.

A sign-on bonus is available for eligible external candidates (current employees and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Within the context of the Hennepin Healthcare System Relationship-Based Care practice model, and under general supervision, the registered nurse provides and coordinates nursing care by:

Protecting, promoting wellness and optimizing health

Triaging patients by assessing severity of symptoms and referral to appropriate setting or level of care

Alleviating suffering through the treatment of the human response

Partnering with the patient, their family and significant others

Documenting interventions and an individualized plan of care

Educating patient on their disease process

Assuring continuity of care

Educating patient and family in preventative care which promotes health and well being

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Minnesota

Triage experience required

OCN certified or obtain within two years of start date

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in area of clinical specialty

Prior Referral experience

BSN Preferred. Bachelor of Nursing degree is strongly encouraged. Advancement in academic education will be discussed as part of individual professional development during the annual performance review.